A new bust half for my 7070 set, what do you think of her?

I bought this on the bay last night. So first the bad, yep shes as white as a ghost alright. And that scratch on the obv field is a bit distracting too. But then again I could not really see finding such a well struck example for $125
All-in-all if she does'nt have massive hairlines that do not show in the sellers pics then this is the kind of coin that IMO is perfect AU/XF album material. Heck after 20+ yrs in the album she may tone back quite nicely. Well thats my thoughts, what are yours? this is the sellers pic.



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Dipped?
<< <i>what do you think of her? >>
I'll try and be as nice as I can with my non-happy talk. If I thought the scratches in the field happened during circulation, (and I don't) and were toned in to go with the times (and they're not) then, they wouldn't bother me, but they do
the negative: bright, cleaned, scratched, completely unoriginal, likely hairlined.
I would not want it for an XF-AU type set. For less than $300 you should be able to find a coin that totally blows this one away.
<< <i>the positive: lots of detail on the coin.
the negative: bright, cleaned, scratched, completely unoriginal, likely hairlined.
I would not want it for an XF-AU type set. For less than $300 you should be able to find a coin that totally blows this one away. >>
I can only wish that were true, most are weakly struck or with unsightly (imo) toining. This is the best I've seen in several months of looking.
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<< <i>what do you think of her? >>
I'll try and be as nice as I can with my non-happy talk. If I thought the scratches in the field happened during circulation, (and I don't) and were toned in to go with the times (and they're not) then, they wouldn't bother me, but they do
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<< <i>It sounds like it's a coin for you then, and that's the way it should be..... enjoy. >>
Thanks, its too bad I was'nt looking for one several yrs ago, it seems that the prices for bust halfs in general have really taken off, someday I may be able to afford a nice more original looking one. Then again mabey after I set this album on the window ledge for a few years this one may look much more original.
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Coinbuf, thank you for asking the tough question and accepting the answers. I know it may not be the best coin, but if it's what you like, I commend you for filling that slot.
I especially can appreciate Barndog and Stman's comments. Sometimes the truth hurts, but it really does help a lot of collectors when people like you post a very straitforward question and can handle the answers that come forth.
I wish I could spare the time to post over at NGC, too. I know I'm missing a lot of great numismatists and collectors from across the street, too. (fortunately some post here, still)
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<< <i>That's what I like.
Coinbuf, thank you for asking the tough question and accepting the answers. I know it may not be the best coin, but if it's what you like, I commend you for filling that slot.
I especially can appreciate Barndog and Stman's comments. Sometimes the truth hurts, but it really does help a lot of collectors when people like you post a very straitforward question and can handle the answers that come forth.
I wish I could spare the time to post over at NGC, too. I know I'm missing a lot of great numismatists and collectors from across the street, too. (fortunately some post here, still)
Hey guys & gals ... Waving from here to you
Joe >>
Thanks Joe
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<< <i>In my opinion that is a compromise coin and is not a compromise that I would make. This coin will most likely not tone over nicely in an album and I don't think you would want to have a coin in your album where you hope it might be attractive in twenty years. A little patience and some luck goes a long way with these coins. In late June on ebay I purchased a completely original and attractive EF 1838 for $154, so it can be done. >>
Please post a pic of it I'd love to see it.
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<< <i>I don't think you got a bad deal, but it's way too white for my tastes. I'm too attracted to dirt and patina...
My Collection of Old Holders
Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
My Collection of Old Holders
Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
<< <i>I especially can appreciate Barndog and Stman's comments. Sometimes the truth hurts, but it really does help a lot of collectors when people like you post a very straitforward question and can handle the answers that come forth. >>
Thanks!
I think you did well, if so. Nice coin. Dipped, yeah, but it's a great album coin.
(Edit: I didn't notice the obverse scratch in the right field the first time I looked. I guess I was thinking it was on the flip or holder. Since it is apparently on the coin, I amend my opinion downwards a little, but I still think it is a good coin for an album.)
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